20th Anniversary “Love to Erase MS” On Friday, May 3, 2013, we celebrated our 20th Anniversary Race to Erase MS. Honorees at this year’s gala included Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne, who were honored for their many contributions to heightening the profile and edu- cating the public about MS and for doing every- thing possible to help raise funds for research. Hosts for the evening were Neil Patrick Harris, Terrence Jenkins and Marg Helgenberger. The evening also included a live auction called by Contents Howie Mandel and Shaun Robinson, during Winter 2013 which lucky bidders walked away with items Lisa and Jack Osbourne, Nancy Davis, including a five-night stay at unique St. Regis Kelly Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne Imaging Consortium Funded by hotels, Vomo Private Island Resort in Fiji, a week Race to Erase MS / p. 3 charter of a gorgeous yacht to the Bahamas, and the new Aston Martin Centenary Edition DB9 MS Forum and Expo / p. 4 auctioned in celebration of the iconic British sports car’s 100-year history. Salt in Your Diet and MS / p. 5 The Race to Erase MS had the most memorable Steps Toward a Cure / p. 5 and exciting line up of performers headlined by Photo Gallery: Erase MS Gala / Grammy Award-winning artist and musical icon p. 6-7, p. 14-15 Elton John. His captivating performance was a once in a lifetime opportunity for everyone there Health Tips & Resources / p. 8 as he played solo at his piano and sang a full hour of his amazing hits including “Tiny Dancer,” Mood 24/7: Are you depressed? “Your Song,” “I Guess That's Why They Call It make sure to monitor / p. 9 the Blues,” “Rocket Man,” and “I’m Still Elton John Standing.” Taio Cruz who was joined by DJ Center Without Walls Program Update / p. 10 Havana Brown to perform hits “Break Your Heart,” “Higher,” and “Dynamite.” In Race to Erase MS tradition, a rendition of “Lean On Me,” directed by Greg Phillinganes, was performed as the Your Diet and MS / p.16 finale of the evening led by Aly & AJ Michalka who were joined on stage by Nancy Davis, Cybill Shepherd, Marg Helgenberger, Kelly Osbourne, LaToya Jackson, David Faustino, Kim Cognitive Function / p. 17 Richards, and more. Social Security Disability / p. 18 Guests could not stop talking about the spectacular floral arrangements of orange roses in a heart shape generously donated by Mark’s Garden. Everyone commented on their extraordinary beau- ty. Mindy Weiss, well known event designer, created a festive auction atmosphere. Guests could- n’t leave without picking up the enormous Race to Erase MS gift bag so generously donated by Tiger J, enjoying such items from Laura Geller, Marware, Rolling Razor, M Day Spa, to name a few. Sweet E’s Bakeshop spoiled guests with scrumptious cake pops to top off the evening. @RacetoEraseMS We would like to thank our amazing presenting sponsors American Airlines, Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Aston Martin and Associated Television International for their generous sup- port year after year. Our event sponsors were truly instrumental in making the Race to Erase Search: Race to Erase MS MS an electrifying evening. Thank you to Beam Global, Neo Water and Nice Guy Limo for their Contact Us incredible support. Thank you to Cristophe Race to Erase MS Salon and MAC, who created the amazing hair 1875 Century Park East, and makeup for our celebrity presenters. Suite 980 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Please make sure to save the date May 2, 2014 for our 21st Race to Erase MS at the Hyatt Phone: 310.440.4842 Regency Century Plaza! Details to follow or Fax: 310.471.4975 www.erasems.org Taio Cruz check our website www.erasems.org. PAGE 2 2013 Message from Our Race to Erase MS Honoree! Nancy Davis Dean Singelton to Receive President and Founder 2014 “Medal of Hope” It gives me so much hope that we are on the fast We are so honored to recognize track to finding a cure with the ninth therapy Dean Singleton at our 21st Race to now approved for MS and many more medica- Erase MS event on May 2, 2014. Dean has been instrumental in the tions in the pipeline to help relieve symptoms support of the Race to Erase MS and in some cases halt or reverse the disease. over many years and he has made a Thank you to the brilliant research scientists huge impact in the fight to find a who continue to forge ahead with ground breaking concepts, cure for MS. Dean was diagnosed bringing hope to millions of people living with this disease. with multiple sclerosis in 1986 and We are so honored to have Dr. Henry McFarland, Sharon has never let his MS dictate his life. He lives every day to the fullest and Osbourne and Jack Osbourne join our Board of Directors this truly a champion in the eyes of so year. Dr. McFarland, among his other prestigious recognitions, many that live with this disease. served as Chair of the Medical Executive Committee as well as He has never stopped with support- Dean Singleton and Nancy Davis the Advisory Board for Clinical Research that is advisory to the ing efforts to educating the public, Director, NIH in shaping the future direction of clinical research raising awareness, and funding vitally important multiple sclero- at NIH. Sharon and Jack Osbourne are true role models to any- sis research, bringing hope to so many millions that suffer with this autoimmune disease. Below is his a brief biography on this one caring for a loved one with MS and anyone living with this great man we are so honored to recognize at our May 2, 2014 disease. Jack, even though he has MS did the impossible and Race to Erase MS Gala: competed in the very rigorous “Dancing With the Stars” and made the finale. What an awe inspiring role model to all those William Dean Singleton, 62, is Chairman of the Board of that suffer with MS. MediaNews Group, publisher of 57 daily newspapers and over May 2, 2014 marks our 21st birthday celebration and we are 100 non-daily publications in twelve states. He founded the com- pany in 1983 and in its 30th year, MediaNews is the Nation's sec- in the midst of planning the most spectacular Race to Erase MS ond largest newspaper company as measured by circulation and gala at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. We are so elated to rec- the largest privately held newspaper concern. Singleton is also ognize Dean Singleton at this years event with our “Medal of Chairman and Publisher of The Denver Post, the company's Hope” award for his inspiration and dedication to this cause. He largest newspaper; and Chairman and Publisher of The Salt Lake is a role model of positivity to everyone living with this disease. Tribune. He began his newspaper career at the age of 15 as a Thank you to all of our generous supporters who year after year part-time reporter in his hometown of Graham, Texas, and bought his first newspaper at age 21. He served on the board of help to make this event the most memorable evening in Los the Newspaper Association of America from 1993 until 2004, Angeles. We look forward to a successful 2014. and was Chairman of NAA in 2002 and 2003. He was Chairman We are also excited at how our “Orange You Happy to Erase of the Associated Press Board of Directors from 2007 until 2012. MS” campaign has grown and we thank our partners, celebrity In addition, he is on the boards of the Rocky Mountain Multiple supporters and media who helped us raise important funds for Sclerosis Center, the National Sports Center for the Disabled, MS research. We have many partners who support us year round The Helen G. Bonfils Foundation, The Denver Center for the Performing Arts and the Winter Park Recreational Association. so know that you can always look for gifts or special items for yourself and support MS research at the same time. Alex and Ani We look forward to honoring this generous individual who has is one of our amazing partners www.alexandani.com and been a tremendous inspiration and made a significant impact, Chiquita Tropicals just joined our cause and their product is bringing us one step closer to finding a cure for multiple sclero- available directly from our shop or on Amazon! sis. Visit www.erasems.org for more information on the event. We look forward to celebrating with everyone in May 2013 so Peace and Love, make sure to mark your calendars! For more information call 310-440-4842. 2013 PAGE 3 New Consortium Using Advanced RACE TO ERASE MS Imaging Approaches for Research BOARD OF DIRECTORS Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful tool used to study disease activity in Nancy Davis, Chairman multiple sclerosis (MS) and plays a central role as a key outcome measure in clinical tri- Barbara Davis Dana Davis als of promising new therapies. It is the only real tool to measure the progression of MS. Steve Farber, Esq. Standard imaging approaches measure inflammatory activity in the form of gadolinium Teri Garr enhancing lesions and new T2 lesions. After years of study, it is clear that these meas- Claudia Curry Hill ures capture only a small portion of MS disease related changes taking place in the brain Avril Lavigne and spinal cord. Newer, more advanced imaging approaches provide a more complete Debbie and Jimmy Lustig Dr. Henry McFarland picture and are better correlated with clinical disability.